Exodus 21:24
“Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,”
Exodus 21:24 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
- DARBYDarby
- eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
Context: Exodus 21
22If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine.
23And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,
24Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,
25Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe.
26And if a man smite the eye of his servant, or the eye of his maid, that it perish; he shall let him go free for his eye's sake.
About Exodus 21: Rules for Slaves, Murderers, and Other Offenses
God gives laws for slavery, personal injury, and property damage.
Commentary
Exodus chapter 21 is a continuation of the laws given to the Israelites by God through Moses. In this chapter, God outlines laws concerning slavery, personal injury, and property damage.